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Stewart

STYOO-uht

Stewart (name) means a Scottish surname and given name, an occupational name for a steward or household official, also the name of a Scottish royal house. Example: “The House of Stewart ruled Scotland for centuries.”

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A Scottish surname and given name, an occupational name for a steward or household official, also the name of a Scottish royal house.
"The House of Stewart ruled Scotland for centuries."

Word forms

Stewarts plural

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Etymology

From Old English stigweard, meaning "keeper of the hall" or "steward."

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Stewart” mean?

The word “Stewart” means a Scottish surname and given name, an occupational name for a steward or household official, also the name of a Scottish royal house.

How do you pronounce “Stewart”?

“Stewart” is pronounced STYOO-uht (/ˈst(j)uɚt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Stewart” in a sentence?

Here is “Stewart” used in a sentence: “The House of Stewart ruled Scotland for centuries.”

What part of speech is “Stewart”?

“Stewart” is a name.

Where does the word “Stewart” come from?

The word “Stewart” comes from Old English. From Old English stigweard, meaning "keeper of the hall" or "steward.".

Is “Stewart” a common word?

“Stewart” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between Stewart and Stuart?

Stewart and Stuart are variant spellings of the same Scottish name. Stewart is the older Scots form tied to the word steward, while Stuart is a later spelling of the same family and given name.

Is Stewart a first name or a surname?

Stewart is used as both a given name and a surname. It began as an occupational name for a steward, a household official who managed an estate or property.

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